courtesy photo
Members of The Relief Society, a women's group within the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, make warm fleeces for those in need.

SANFORD — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an organization for women in Sanford called The Relief Society.

Each month, on the third Tuesday, the women gather to learn more about their gospel teachings, enjoy fellowship, develop self-reliant skills and complete community service projects.

Janet Paquin, a leader within the Relief Society organization, recently put together a special project called “Wrapped In Love” after considering the needs in the community and speaking to a local law enforcement agent.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, twenty-five women gathered at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse on Westview Drive with scissors and fleece in hand. They spent two hours cutting and tying to create 30 fleece blankets for the Sanford and Kennebunk police departments, which will use those blankets when administering comfort to those in need. Everyone in the project enjoyed themselves.

If you want to learn more about the Relief Society organization or want to participate in upcoming community service projects, please call 207-408-3527.